AstrologgerWhen is the next Skanda Sashti?
Next Skanda Sashti: Sunday, 15 November 2026 (Skanda Sashti (Kartika)) — tithi 14 Nov 11:24 PM to 16 Nov 2:01 AM (New Delhi).
Skanda Sashti is the Shukla-paksha Shashthi (6th tithi) of each lunar month, sacred to Skanda — Kartikeya or Murugan, the warrior son of Shiva. The Kartika-month observance, celebrated grandly in Tamil tradition as Soorasamharam, is the principal one. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
The next 3 Skanda Sashti dates
| Date | Name | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 15 November 2026 | Skanda Sashti (Kartika) | 14 Nov 11:24 PM to 16 Nov 2:01 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 December 2026 | Skanda Sashti (Margashirsha) | 14 Dec 7:16 PM to 15 Dec 9:20 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 January 2027 | Skanda Sashti (Pausha) | 13 Jan 1:02 PM to 14 Jan 1:59 PM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Skanda Sashti?+
The next Skanda Sashti is Skanda Sashti (Kartika) on Sunday, 15 November 2026, tithi 14 Nov 11:24 PM to 16 Nov 2:01 AM (New Delhi). After that: Tuesday, 15 December 2026; Wednesday, 13 January 2027.
How many Skanda Sashti are in 2026?+
There are 12 Skanda Sashti in 2026 for the Delhi region — one each lunar month on the Shukla Shashthi.
Who is Skanda?+
Skanda — also called Kartikeya, Murugan or Subrahmanya — is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the commander of the gods' army, especially revered in Tamil tradition.
Which Skanda Sashti is the main one?+
The Shashthi after Deepavali in the month of Kartika (Aippasi in the Tamil calendar) is the great Skanda Sashti, ending with Soorasamharam — the victory over the demon Surapadman.
How is the vrat kept?+
Devotees fast for the day, visit Murugan temples, and recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham. Practice varies by region and devotion.